Job Description
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Our Accolades. Four Seasons is proud to have been named one of Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work, and to have been Living Wage Certified in Western North Carolina. Our approach to providing not only excellent care to our patients and families, but also providing the same heartfelt care and commitment to our employees, leads us to be recognized as not only a leader in hospice and palliative care, but also a beacon of excellence as an employer in Western North Carolina.
Our Benefits. Four Seasons offers an excellent benefits package for both full time and part time eligible employees, which may include: - Competitive Salaries, Reviewed Annually
- Annual Operational Performance Bonus Opportunities
- $0 Employee Premiums on Medical Insurance
- Annual $600 Well-Care Benefit Towards Self-Care, Childcare, Pet Care, or Elder Care
- Medical & Dental Insurance Benefits First of the Month after Hire
- 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Generous Paid Time Off Package- 20-29 Days of PTO Per Year
- Up to 6 Paid Holidays
- Employer Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance
- Employer Paid Teletherapy & Telemedicine Coverage
- Health & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- A Robust Employee Wellness Program
- Up to $3k in Tuition Reimbursement Each Year
Hospital Physician- Palliative Care Reports To: Clinical Team Leader of Palliative Care
Status: Exempt (Salaried)
FT, PT, PRN: Full-time
Shift: 40 hours per week - 4 weekdays at 10 hours per shift
On Call Rotation: Some nights and weekends phone call ( if included in contract)
Location: Pardee Hospital, Henderson County .
Mileage Reimbursement Included. Position Summary Provide patient care consultation and treatment to patients with serious illness. Provide teaching and mentoring to team of NP/PA's within the Palliative Care team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities - Provide direct client care consultations and management of symptoms related to life-limiting conditions as requested
- Obtain and review client history
- Assess clients for pain and symptom management
- Prescribe necessary medication for pain and symptom management
- Take calls for palliative care/hospice clients and may serve as attending for hospice clients
- Provide medical aspects of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team of attending physicians, nurses, social workers, and chaplains
- Actively participate in Interdisciplinary Team meetings for development and evaluation of the clients plan of care
- Create and maintain accurate patient records
- Teach and mentor outpatient and inpatient palliative care providers to obtain quality care outcomes, efficiently with and excellent patient and family experience
- Practice within the scope of license, certification or registration, where applicable, and as required by law and regulation
- Practice safety and infection control methods
- Participate in the coordination of the patient's care in accordance with professional standards of practice
- Participate in the development and evaluation of the plan of care
- Contribute to patient and family counseling and education
- Educate providers in the community on Palliative Care and Hospice services, and end of life issues
- Serve as clinical resource for staff of Four Seasons in addition to staff at facilities served
- Participate in clinical call rotation
- Maintain current medical education and appropriate licensure
- Practice safety and /or infection control methods
- Perform duties in compliance with Medicare Condition of Participation
- Perform other duties as requested or assigned
Knowledge and Skills - Knowledge of HIPAA privacy rules and regulations
- Knowledge of electronic records systems
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficient in MS Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Excellent organization skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
- Ability to take initiative
- Ability to interact with various departments throughout the organization
- Ability to work flexible hours, if needed
- Ability to participate as a team player to coordinate projects
- Ability to plan, prioritize and coordinate multiple projects
Qualifications Education: - Doctor of Medicine degree or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution
Experience: - 1-3 years of applicable experience in the treatment of terminally ill patients
- Demonstrated understanding of the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services requirements
- Experience effectively collaborating with a diverse group
Licensures & Certifications: (if applicable)- Possess and maintain any and all applicable privileges with Mission, Pardee and/or Park Ridge hospitals
- Valid, unrestricted, medical license to practice medicine in the state of North Carolina
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, preferred
- Valid, unrestricted, DEA registration
- Valid drivers license and automobile insurance
Physical Demands - Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time; in excess of four hours per day
- Constant use of hands to finger, handling, or feeling; reach with hands and arms; and talk; or hear
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required are close vision and distance vision with the ability to adjust focus, as needed
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